Installation Procedure
If the balancer chain tensioner (1) needs to be assembled, install the check ball spring (2), plunger orifice (3), main spring (4) and the plunger (5). Then install the EN-955-10-A Locking Pin to reset the tensioner.
Balancer Chain Tensioner (2) - Install
- Balancer Chain Tensioner Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
EN-52593 Locking Pin Tool (2) - Remove
Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing Locating Pin (1) - Install [2x]
- EN-52483 Cover Installation Guide Pins - Install
- NOTE:
Ensure that the sealing surface is clear of oil, grease and old sealant material.
NOTE:Ensure proper use of room temperature vulcanizing (RTV) sealant. Use of Room Temperature Vulcanizing (RTV) and Anaerobic Sealant
NOTE:The rear oil seal housing must be installed within 8 minutes of applying the RTV sealant application.
Apply a bead of room temperature vulcanizing sealant (1) as shown. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
- NOTE:
Leave the seal protector that ships installed onto the NEW crankshaft rear oil seal housing on.
Install the rear crankshaft rear oil seal housing (2) until the seal protector is flush with the end of the crankshaft.
- Press the center of the crankshaft rear oil seal housing in, allowing the crankshaft to push out the seal protector.
- DISCARD the seal protector.
- Once the rear oil seal housing is completely seated, inspect the seal around the crankshaft to ensure it has not folded over itself.
- EN-52483 Cover Installation Guide Pins - Remove
- Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing Bolt (1) - Install and hand tighten [14x]
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Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing Bolt (1) - Tighten in sequence [14x] - Fastener Specifications
Crankshaft Position Sensor (2) - Install
- Crankshaft Position Sensor Bracket Bolt (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
Electrical Connector (1) - Connect
Flywheel Locating Pin (2) - Install
- Crankshaft Position Sensor Reluctor Ring (1) - Install
Automatic Transmission Flex Plate (2) - Install
- If NEW threaded components are being installed, loosen the adhesive using a metal pick or similar tool before proceeding. If threaded components are reused, prepare the threaded components using the following steps:
- Remove any loose cured adhesive from the external threads of the component using a lint free cloth.
- Thread the cleaned component into the internal mating threads and remove to loosen trapped cured adhesive.
- Apply thread locking adhesive to the external threads of the component. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
- Ensure there are no gaps in the thread locking adhesive once applied to the component.
- Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Bolt (1) - Install NEW and tighten in sequence [8x] - Fastener Specifications
Remove the EN-52476 Flywheel Holding Tool
- Install the transmission. Transmission Replacement (All Wheel Drive) , or Transmission Replacement (Rear Wheel Drive)
Refer to Fastener Caution .
Install NEW bolts. Do NOT reuse old bolts.